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PMC Open House at the 2023 NAMM Show

The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC)/PlayDrums.com Open House, held at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, April 14 celebrated the many positive impacts of learning about and playing music.

2023 NAMM Chair's Global Reception

Thursday evening's NAMM Chair's Global Reception afforded many in MI with an opportunity to reconnect, discuss industry trends, and unwind after a long and productive Day 1 of…

Music Store Suite ClerkHound to Debut at NAMM

The ClerkHound software suite, including RosterHound, BillingHound and CheckingHound, was introduced at the 2023 NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center.

AIMM 25th Anniversary Celebration at the 2023 NAMM Show

AIMM 25th Anniversary Celebration at the 2023 NAMM Show

On the evening of Wednesday, April 12 The Alliance of Independent Music Merchats (AIMM) celebrated the organization's quarter-century milestone with an event including performances, discussions, speeches, and plenty…

Martin Guitars Press Preview - NAMM 2023

Memebers of the media were treated to an in-person run-through of all the significant new product introductions from C.F. Martin & Co. on Wednesday, April 12 - the…

SubDrum Launches New Website in Advance of NAMM 2023

SubDrum Industries LLC (Melbourne, Florida USA) is pleased to announce launch of a new interactive website in advance of their participation at the upcoming 2023 NAMM Show scheduled…

Ciari Guitars Adds Industry Heavyweights to Advisory Board

Ciari Guitars, the leading manufacturer of professional, handcrafted folding guitars, announces the appointment of three new members to its Advisory Board: Richard McDonald, Skip Beltz, and Diana Wilson.